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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1944
Page
4
A letter from Margaret Friese recounts a trip with relatives from Chicago to Ludington and Raritan Arsenal experiences. She describes crowded streets, war bond sales, and busy neighbors, plus memories of trains, uniforms, and the Iran of Italian prisoners gathering near barracks. She notes awaiting a new granddaughter arrival in Iowa.
A collection of witticisms and aphorisms covers topics from war talk to manners and memory. Observations touch on conversation about conflict, beauty, trust, and everyday behavior with pointed, pithy lines. The tone resembles a newspaper quip page offering short reflections on life and society.
The hospital record lists multiple patients discharged after treatment and several admitted for surgery or medical care. Notable entries include Mrs. Olive Jones treated after an automobile accident and discharged, and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bain welcoming a daughter, with other births noted.
News notes from Washington cover the Dutch Creek Fair scheduling August 30 and the Chamber of Commerce preparing ticket sales. Local items report new pipeline workers from Geneseo Illinois, a nursing hospital emergency for Ted Dunsmore, and a statewide Republican chair appointment for Pressy Frank of Waterloo. county hospital posts seventeen major operations July 9–17. county schools receive 658.93 from state funds.
Twenty years ago a two day circus lit up the McCleery barn on July 16 and 17 with a jazz band dancers and acrobatic acts. Adriene Van erus and Frances Stifel headlined the dance attractions joined by a village crowd aiding the collection for admission.
A tent at the Wellman Chautauqua collapsed in a breeze injuring seven people, none seriously. Emergency crews arrived and assisted, with spectators alarmed but unhurt beyond minor injuries.
Homer Stewart nephew of Dr C W Stewart rode a motorcycle 3.785 miles in thirty one days. He traveled from Alhambra California to Warren Ohio and paused to visit relatives. Enlarge church project noted by the Presbyterians planning to proceed.
Camp outings feature Helen Anderson Mary McCulley Fannie Harwood and Kathryn Kenally traveling to Rubio to visit Vera Rogers at Glasgow Rogers camp. Others attend camps in Richland and Copock with floods in memory. Local notes honor new reporter Etha Dawson. Community groups meet Fortnightly club hosts Biennial report by Id y Roberts. Families visit relatives and service members return from overseas with hospital stays and training.
Fifty years ago the initial work toward a telephone system began with several poles distributed and shelves prepared for central offices placed behind the L. D. Robinson Jewelry store. Residents grow anxious as construction progresses.
Harry Clyde twenty year old son of Mr and Mrs Robert Clyde drowned in the Rock Island reservoir west of town on July 24 1894 his body found the following day by local residents and authorities continue to investigate the incident.
Oscar Franklin Laubach, 80, died suddenly Friday noon of a heart attack while sitting on the front porch at his daughter Rebecca Rathmel's home. He was a long time resident and was survived by relatives. Funeral arrangements are pending.
J P Ahmiling died at his home 12 miles southwest of Washington. Surviving are his wife one son Sgt Magnus P Ahmiling at Camp Howzie Texas and one daughter Hannah at home.
Mr and Mrs T D Anderson and daughters Sevilla Jean and Lynn of Chicago spent the week here with Mrs Andersons parents Dr and Mrs C A Boice and sister Mrs Richard Hopp. Harry Whittaker of Fort Jackson S C is spending a furlough here with his parents Mr and Mrs Martin L Whittaker. Mr and Mrs Howard P Miller have moved to their farm southwest of town. Mr and Mrs Henry Miller and two children are in Des Moines and will travel to Devil's Lake ND where Mrs Miller and children will stay with her parents while Mr Miller serves. Mrs George C Slavick of Chicago IL is spending a few days with her grandmother Mrs A Anderson.
Local dispatches note Pfc Maurice Koehler arriving to spend leave with his mother after training at Niagara Falls. Many society items follow including a wave of deployments, marriages, visits, and a major two-car collision near Coppock injuring nine. Washington County nursing and school updates close the week with community reports and a public-spirited Red Cross drive.
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